Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Neurosurgery in Eureka, CA

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Neurosurgery Location: Eureka, CA Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Neurosurgery MD in Eureka, California, 95534!

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Neurosurgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Eureka, CA 95501
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Nov 21, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8:30a – 5p
  
• Call Schedule: Mon – Fri, 5p – 8:30a | Weekends: 24hr call
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 20-30 mins
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

• Nov 21 – Dec 09, 2026
  
• Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 06, 2027
  

• Patient Population: Adults
  
• Average Daily Volume: 5
  
• % of Practice: 60% OP, 40& IP
  

• Trauma Level: III
  
• ICU Beds: 12
  
• Exam Room: 1
  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Physician in Practice: 1
  
• Support Staff: 1 APP, MA
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Required:
  
  • General Neurosurgery
    
  • Adult
    
  • Trauma
    
  • Spinal surgery with instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
    
  • Spinal surgery w/o instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
    
  • Placement of ICP monitors
    
• Preferred:
  
  • Tumors
    
  • VP shunt
    
  • Application of ext. traction
    

• Board: BC/BE (Board Eligible within 3-5 years considered)
  
• Licenses: Licensed in CA
  
• DEA: Yes
  
• Certifications: FLURO
  
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of current hospital clinical activity in Neurosurgery; 100 cases in past 24 months.

• Provide comprehensive neurosurgical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  
• Perform spinal surgeries with and without instrumentation, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar procedures.
  
• Manage trauma and emergency neurosurgical cases, including placement of ICP monitors.
  
• Participate in weekday night call and 24-hour weekend call coverage as scheduled.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and support staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
  

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

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